Ferry operation projects on SH87.

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a $4,841,181 Project Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on September 19, 2024. The grant will fund the replacement of an existing ferry boat on State Highway 87 in Galveston, Texas, without increasing the total number of ferry vehicles operating in the region daily. The project does not result in added ferry capacity but will replace an older ferry boat with a new vessel. This project is part of FHWA's broader efforts to support transportation infrastructure improvements, including bridge replacement, road resurfacing, and safety enhancements, across state and local jurisdictions.

Project description

Various from SH 87 at galveston ferry; replace an existing ferry boat with a new ferry boat and decommission the old ferry boat. Project does not result in an increase in the total number of ferry vehicles operating in the region daily. No added capacity.